The Fiery Furnace

The fiery furnace is a story from the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. In the story, Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abednego), defy King Nebuchadnezzar's order that they bow down and worship a golden idol, a cult image of Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar, in a rage, orders the boys thrown into a furnace, but they are miraculously unharmed by the flames and survive the experience unscathed. Nebuchadnezzar sees them walking around in the furnace along with the son of God. After the three youths emerge, Nebuchadnezzar orders everyone to worship their God instead of the golden idol.